In a stunning display of skill and strategy, Crystal Palace secured a decisive 3-0 victory against Liverpool in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup at Anfield on October 29. The match marked a significant moment for 19-year-old Trinidad and Tobago defender Rio Cardines, who made a substitute appearance in the 74th minute, replacing Daniel Munoz. By the time Cardines entered the field, Palace had already established a 2-0 lead, thanks to a first-half brace from Senegalese forward Ismaila Sarr. Liverpool’s hopes of a comeback were further dashed when Amara Nallo received a red card just 12 minutes after coming off the bench. The final blow came in the 88th minute when Yeremy Pino scored, sealing Palace’s place in the quarterfinals. This victory is particularly sweet for Palace, as it follows their recent 2-1 Premier League win over Liverpool. The quarterfinal will see Crystal Palace face Arsenal on December 16, while other matches include Manchester City vs. Brentford, Cardiff City vs. Chelsea, and Fulham vs. Newcastle. For Cardines, this marks his second first-team appearance this season, following his debut in the UEFA Conference League against Dynamo Kyiv on October 2.
Cardines features in Crystal Palace’s Carabao Cup win over Liverpool
